Matuka Lodge is located at Twizel, the closest town to Mt Cook, about halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown
- Christchurch - 190mls / 300km (3 ½ hours’ drive)
- Queenstown - 130mls / 210km (2 ¾ hours’ drive)
- Twizel - 1.8mls / 3km
- Lake Tekapo - 37mls/60km(40 minutes’ drive)
- World Heritage listed Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park- 37mls/60km(40 minutes’ drive)
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park covers 70,000 hectares and stretches for 65km of the Southern Alps. It encompasses spectacular mountain scenery and New Zealand's longest glacier. At 3754 metres, Mt Cook is the highest mountain in Australasia and was first climbed in 1894. The nucleus of the Park was set aside as recreation reserve in 1887, and gazetted as a National Park in 1953.
The drive beside Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook village is one of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand. Your visit to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park will be one of the highlights of your holiday in New Zealand.
Twizel came into being in 1968, to house workers on the largest hydro-electric undertaking in New Zealand’s history. The resultant lakes, all an easy drive from the Lodge, are popular for boating and fishing. Twizel has a choice of excellent restaurants.
HOW TO FIND US:
Co-ordinates for GPS : 44deg 14' 09.62"S, 170deg 04' 09.89"E
From Christchurch :
If you have extra time, take the Scenic Route 73, going west from Christchurch, to Darfield, then 77 and 72 to Mayfield and Geraldine. (Otherwise, drive south from Christchurch on state highway 1 to Rangitata and turn right on 79 to Geraldine). Continue to Fairlie and turn right onto 8, past Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki.
About 8km after passing the turnoff to Aoraki/Mt Cook, cross the Twizel River and take the next turn to the right, Glen Lyon Road
4 km from the highway turn left into Old Station Road. Matuka Lodge is first on your left.
For a comfortable journey with a break, allow 4 ½ - 5 hours on the Scenic Route and 3 ½ - 4 hours on the direct route.
From Queenstown :
Drive north on state highway 6 past Cromwell, turn left onto highway 8 and continue north through Tarras and over the Lindis Pass, then through Omarama towards Twizel. Go past both turnoffs into Twizel, take the next turn to the left, Glen Lyon Road.
4 km from the highway turn left into Old Station Road. Matuka Lodge is first on your left.
We look forward to welcoming you to Matuka Lodge and this beautiful corner of New Zealand. Come and share the magic.
To make a reservation go to our Bookings page to check availability and choose the room which suits you best.
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